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Toolboxes

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imageThis is a picture of one of my husband’s toolboxes, in all its glorious mess. I couldn’t tell you the name of most of these instruments, nor the purpose for which they were designed. But I can tell you that my husband CAN. He has a knack for working on cars, mostly mine and his, so please don’t contact us for an appointment, though I do think he could successfully operate a car maintenance shop if he’d just put his mind to… oops. Sorry for that tangent.

Anyway, yes, my husband absolutely knows what each tool is for, and when he encounters an issue on a car for which he has no tool, he’ll buy what he needs. That’s why the toolbox is so full. Problem, don’t have tool, need tool, go get tool.  Problem, don’t have tool, need tool, go get tool.

We should have life toolboxes that serve as collection points for the tools we need when issues or problems or challenges arise. Well guess what? The Word of God IS a toolbox for life! Whether you’re overcome with worry, searching for direction, or need healing, you’ll find help. The Word will never steer you wrong; just present your issue, get the “tool” or verse or promise you need (if it’s not already settled in your spirit), and fill up your box.

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite faith tools. Whenever I start to wonder about the future, I remember this promise: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ KJV)

What’s in your toolbox? In your spiritual well that motivates you to seek and know God more? Whatever the size, be sure your box keeps getting full. You never know when someone might ask you to fix their car…

Power Words and Connections: #FaithTools, Jeremiah 29:11

Then There Were Five…

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They are 11, five, and three, and are the heart and soul and joy of our family. They are smart and wise in their own merits, and however they understand love, they give it fully and unconditionally.

On my husband’s side are two others, one little girl who runs the household, and one BIG one, in college, learning about life and the tough decisions it often brings. Plus, well, being bossed by his little sister.

These nieces and nephews are the joys of our lives. My husband and I don’t have children of our own, and we are more than blessed to have these young people to play with. They are my dream readers of this blog. Some day, I’d like for them to read these words and realize their purpose. I’d like for them to know how much life and gift they have within themselves, and the Source from which they came. I want them to say, Hey, Aunt Melchee encouraged us to seek faith, to grow in spirit, to be grateful for each new day.

There’s nothing like experiencing life with children. They truly know how to live in the moment. Above all, I hope they never lose that.

The niece I mentioned above, the one in charge of her mother and father and big brother? Watch out. Try to mess up her living in the moment and she’ll get after you with a flyswatter…

(Blogging101 Post: My Dream Reader)

Who I Am and Why I’m Here

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When I was in kindergarten, during paint time, I would draw the ABCs instead of a nice flower or tree my classmates drew. In the summer months at my grandmother’s house, I would often find a recipe in a magazine, copy it, and give it to my granny as a letter. (She saved a few of those letters, my favorite of which is in the first photo below. As you can see, I had an ulterior motive.) Lastly, through my grade school years, English was my favorite subject.

I’m thankful for the gift of being able to enjoy words and books and writing as an adult. I’ve self-published, but honestly never thought about blogging until late last year. I’m glad to join this forum with the hopes of sharing faith and inspiration.

My name is Melchee Johnson, and I’m a lover of words. My fortune cookie fortune from December 22, opened 10 days before the launch of my New Day blog, says so.

(Blogging101 Post: Introduction)

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